I gave him important instructions to avoid more goal and he didn’t adhere to I told him. He was busy confusing his teammates. He is the only one to blame”-Erik Ten hag has admitted flop Player is to blame for Manchester United’s Terrible loss today against Manchester City

Manchester United’s recent Premier League woes continued as they suffered their second successive defeat, virtually ending their hopes of finishing in the top four, with Aston Villa currently 11 points ahead of them in fourth place.

The match began nicely for United, with Marcus Rashford’s sensational early goal giving them the lead, which they managed to hold until halftime under manager Erik ten Hag.

However, their lead was short-lived, as the hosts equalised just 10 minutes into the second half, putting United under increased strain. Finally, they conceded a late winner to Phil Foden, followed by a third goal from Erling Haaland.

Player performances varied, but goalkeeper Andre Onana stood out as one of United’s best, making critical saves throughout the game and playing a key role in their opening goal.

Diogo Dalot also gave a commendable effort for the majority of the encounter, albeit his performance slipped in the latter stages.

Raphael Varane shone defensively with a strong performance, but it wasn’t enough to keep City from scoring.

Victor Lindelof, on the other hand, struggled in an unaccustomed left-back spot, and Casemiro’s performance was mediocre in comparison to prior games.

Kobbie Mainoo demonstrated promise and versatility, while Scott McTominay’s advanced midfield role stabilised United’s midfield, albeit at the price of their attacking threat.

Alejandro Garnacho stayed relatively quiet throughout the game, while Bruno Fernandes was unable to impose his normal effect as United struggled to hold possession.

While Rashford’s early goal was a standout, his whole performance was judged respectable, albeit with little influence beyond the early goal.